BRONX, NY – A fatal shooting erupted on Monday at a Bronx subway station. The incident left one individual deceased and five others injured, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Officers responded to emergency 911 calls about the incident at the Mount Eden Avenue station around 4:30 p.m. ET.
NYPD’s Chief of Transit, Michael M. Kemper disclosed to the media that the victims encompassed a diverse age range from 14 to as old as 71 and included four men and two women. All injured individuals received treatment at local hospitals. Unfortunately, a 34-year-old man succumbed to his injuries at St. Barnabas Hospital.
Although the remaining victims did sustain injuries, these were deemed non-life-threatening by authorities. Kemper clarified during his briefing that this violent incident was not random but originated from an argument between two factions within a No. 4 train.
The dispute escalated into a shooting incident as one individual produced a firearm and initiated gunfire just as the train reached the Mount Eden Avenue station. Kemper reiterated the severity of this crime, stating that once the detectives apprehend the culprits, they must face swift and firm consequences for their actions.
Although some of the shooting victims were part of the initial altercation, Kemper revealed that others were not. Further information about the victims was withheld during the briefing. At present, an identification of a suspect has not yet been made.
Following the event, pictures of two individuals under investigation were released by law enforcement authorities on Tuesday. As part of their ongoing investigation, the NYPD is sifting through surveillance footage and urging any witnesses with relevant information to contact Crimestoppers.